| Purpose: The purpose of this module is for students to gain sufficient knowledge, skills, attitudes, and competencies to analyse and critically evaluate legal material (the Constitution, legislation, case law and academic opinions) which relates to the interpretation of legislation and the Constitution. In line with the purpose statement for the LLB degree, this module places a strong emphasis on the interpretation of statutes in line with the values of the Constitution, such as Ubuntu. Students who complete this module will be able to formulate legal arguments; and to apply their knowledge to practical problems that may arise where legislation has to be interpreted and applied; interpret the meaning of legislative provisions by applying the rules of statutory interpretation and understand the intricacies of constitutional interpretation. |
